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GM CEO on Restructuring Amid Weak Auto Market

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:43:00 -0700

General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announces GM's plans to restructure the company in order to adapt to a struggling U.S. economy, record high fuel prices and a weak auto market. (July 15)

Glut of Bulls May Spark a Big Selloff in Crude Oil

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:04:00 -0800

Crude oil prices are vulnerable to a sharp downward correction because long positions on Nymex crude are at an 'unstable' high level, analysts warn.

News Hub: Long-Term Outlook for Oil

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:59:00 -0800

With oil and gas inventories plunging, MarketWatch's Steve Gelsi breaks down what the latest data mean for the long-term outlook for oil and what this signifies about the economy. He talks with Simon Constable in this News Hub extra.

Sunoco CEO Says U.S. Policy a Threat to Refiners

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:23:00 -0800

At the WSJ's CEO Council, Sunoco Inc. CEO Lynn Eisenhans's tells U.S. Rep. Edward Markey she believes U.S. policy is headed in the direction of tabbing refiners as "losers," disadvantaging the sector and meaning more job losses in the U.S.

Exxon Is the Biggest Player in Oil Sector

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:30:00 -0800

Exxon shares have trailed those of flashier rivals in 2009. But when it comes to future gains, they could shine says Barron's Associate Editor Andrew Bary.

Crude Recovers to $77 But Fundamentals Stay Weak

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:28:00 -0800

Oil prices rebound above $77 from sharp losses, boosted by a weaker dollar. But fundamentals remain sluggish - US refinery runs are at the lowest levels in decades, reflecting persistent weak consumer demand.

Hot Stocks: Energy Rallies

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:32:00 -0800

A big advance for the Dow, rising crude prices and an approaching storm in the Gulf of Mexico are adding up to big gains in the energy sector Monday. MarketWatch's Steve Gelsi reports.

Hot Stocks: Energy

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:29:00 -0700

Chevron wraps up a busy week for earnings in the energy sector, while crude retreats. MarketWatch's Steve Gelsi reports.

Hot Stocks: Energy Slides

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:21:00 -0700

Energy stocks fall with the broader market as ConocoPhillips' shares decline after the company reports a profit fall of 71%. MarketWatch's Jim Jelter reports in San Francisco.

Crude Oil Takes Direction From US Dollar Moves

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:39:00 -0700

A weaker US dollar has lifted Nymex crude back into positive territory but the contract continues to trade below $80 a barrel. Oil becomes more attractive for investors when the dollar weakens because the dollar-denominated commodity becomes cheap...

Scientists Detect Organic Molecules in Gas Planet

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:15:00 -0700

NASA scientists have detected the basic chemistry for life in a gas planet that orbits a sun-like star about 150 light years away in the constellation Pegasus.

AM Report: Outrage Over Wall Street Pay?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:30:00 -0700

Wall Street's record pay, how the Dow is on track to hit 10000, a major New York City housing complex is at a crossroads and more in today's "News Hub."

Hot Stocks: Energy Pulls Back

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:24:00 -0700

Shares lose fire after hitting 2009 highs in the previous session, taking their cue from the broader market. Also in focus: the U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal by former Enron chief Jeffrey Skilling.

Pickens on Weaning the U.S. From Foreign Oil

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:08:00 -0700

At the World Business Forum in New York, T. Boone Pickens, chairman of BP Capital Management, updates WSJ's Paul Glader on his project to reduce the nation's reliance on foreign oil. He also discusses the dollar's sustaining power as the world's r...

Hot Stocks: Energy Getting a Double Jolt

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700

The energy sector is riding high with the rally in equities as well as commodities, with oil breaking past the $71 mark and gold above $1,000. Anadarko also is active after favorable news from the U.S. Supreme Court. Steve Gelsi reports.

Hot Stocks: Energy Getting a Double Jolt

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:22:00 -0700

Hot Stocks: Energy Sector Under Pressure

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Oil and gas shares highlight Friday's losing stocks as a surprisingly bleak jobs picture in the U.S. rekindled concerns about the weak demand for energy consumption. MarketWatch's Jim Jelter reports.

Oil Market Fundamentals Still Don't Justify Rally

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:51:00 -0700

Crude oil traders shouldn't get too excited about Wednesday's U.S. inventory report, analysts warn. While the data showed a decline in gasoline inventories, and a slight rise in demand, overall oil fundamentals remain very weak.

Beijing Explosion Destroys Restaurant

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:21:00 -0700

A central Beijing restaurant collapses after an explosion, burying people in debris, Chinese state media says. Courtesy Reuters

Oil Market Poses Risks to Equity Investors

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:38:00 -0700

Oil prices have been supported by the global recovery story, but large inventory stocks leave crude vulnerable to correction. Falling oil prices may be good for consumers and government bonds, but they could trigger a correction in equities if the...

Hot Stocks: Royal Dutch Shell, Petrohawk Energy

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Energy stocks were under pressure as the trading week started as crude oil futures dropped under $70 a barrel. MarketWatch's Shawn Langlois reports from San Francisco.

Daimler CEO on Hydrogen-Powered Cars

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:09:00 -0700

The U.S. risks lagging behind the introduction of hydrogen pumps, says Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche. He speaks with WSJ's Roman Kessler about the future of hydrogen-powered vehicles in Germany.

Europe's Refiners Take Cover Amid Downturn

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:39:00 -0700

Europe's refiners are taking cover amid a downturn which could depress their profits for several years, reduce their output and trigger the closure of some refineries.

Playing Cat and Mouse With Iran

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:14:00 -0700

WSJ's Jerry Seib says upcoming talks with Iran over its nuclear program may lead the U.S. to impose more sanctions, including blacklisting Iranian banks or shutting down shipments of oil.

Hot Stocks: Airlines Take Off

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:07:00 -0700

MarketWatch's Shawn Langlois says buyers are drawn to airline stocks in part because of a financing deal announced by AMR.

Hot Stocks: Airlines Sector Soars

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700

MarketWatch's Shawn Langlois says buyers are drawn to airline stocks in part because of a financing deal announced by AMR.

Hot Stocks: Natural Gas Revs Up

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:38:00 -0700

Equities tied to the natural-gas production business hitch their star to a rise in natural-gas commodities and lead the charge in the energy sector. MarketWatch's Steve Gelsi reports.

MarketWatch HotStocks: Energy

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:37:00 -0700

Energy stocks move lower as crude oil slips below $70 a barrel and a government report shows larger-than-expected oil inventories. Steve Gelsi reports.

New Yorkers React to Offshore Drilling

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:00 -0700

With President Bush pushing to lift restrictions on offshore drilling and oil exploration in Alaska, the Wall Street Journal Digital Network asked New Yorkers what they think. (July 25)

OHM XU450: Putting the Electric Bike to the Test

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:22:00 -0700

WSJ's David Patton puts OHM Cycle's new electric-assist hybrid bicycle to the test. Riding the OHM XU450, he challenges colleague Reed Albergotti, an amateaur cyclist with a Ridley Noah, up what he calls "heartbreak hill." (July 17)

The Electric Zenn Car

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:06:00 -0700

Ian Clifford of Toronto-based Zenn Car discusses the company's neighborhood-electric vehicle. WSJ's David Patton reports. (April 22)

A Look at New OPEC Quotas

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:19:28 -0700

Phil Flynn, energy analyst at Alaron Trading Corp., talks with Kelsey Hubbard about OPEC's decision to raise production quotas. (Sept. 12)

McDonald's 'Extraordinary' Supply Chain

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:25:00 -0700

Jennifer Waters interview McDonald's CEO, Jim Skinner, who is taking everday consumer needs into consideration by keeping McDonald's affordable during the recession. (May 5)